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Former Dolphins WR announces official retirement from the NFL
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Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant was one of the league's best return specialists for a while, but now he's on to the next phase of life, as he announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.
"For as long as I can remember, football helped me find my purpose. It gave me unforgettable memories, taught me hard lessons and created brother I will carry with me for the rest of my life," Grant wrote on Instagram . "I'm thankful for every coach, staff and teammate I met along the way for being part of the work we put in together. To the fans of the game, the energy and support you showed me throughout my career is something I will never forget.
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"Most importantly, thank you to my wife and my family for standing beside me through ever moment. Your love has always been home for me. You reminded me who I am beyond this game and I'm thankful to have you beside me for life. God guided me through every step of the path, and I'm grateful for the way He used this game to shape my life. This game has always been a blessing, and I'm thankful for every moment it gave me."
Grant, 33, played collegiately at Texas Tech from 2011-15, earning All-Big 12 and All-American honors in his final season before the Dolphins took him in the sixth round (no. 186 overall) of the 2016 NFL draft.
In six years with Miami, Grant caught 91 passes for 1,001 yards and five touchdowns. He also returned three punts for a touchdown and a kick for one as well on his way to two All-Pro selections and one Pro Bowl nomination.
After leaving Miami he spent one year with the Chicago Bears and two with the Cleveland Browns. However, he last played in a regular season game with the Bears in 2021 as an Achilles tear in practice ended his 2022 season before it began and a ruptured patellar tendon in preseason kept him from playing in 2023.
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